Economy & Jobs — Gadsden, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,345 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,553 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,251 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Manufacturing | 21.7% |
| Arts Food | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 98 |
| Physician Offices | 76 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 67 |
| Gas Stations | 66 |
| Law Offices | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Dental Offices | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Home Health | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
